Flowers

Flowers are not only beautiful, but help pollinators and beneficial bugs in the garden. Learn how to grow them with our guides.

Black Baccara Unique Rose Growing in Garden

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17 Unusual Roses For Unique Garden Appeal

Are you looking to add something special to your garden this season? Roses are a classic choice, but the characteristics of these unusual varieties might surprise you! In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 17 roses that stand out from the rest.

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21 Stunning Purple and Lilac Colored Roses

Do you love purple? Associated with royalty, calm, and creativity, this elegant shade is a star in the landscape. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood describes 21 stunning purple and lilac roses to consider for your garden!

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Scabiosa

Scabiosa is a powerful plant to have in a pollinator garden, and it looks great too! It grows well with other wildflowers with long-lasting blooms from spring into the fall. Kaleigh Brillon will explain how to grow the pincushion flower yourself.

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17 Hall of Fame Rose Winners to Grow This Season

Are you looking to add a tried-and-true, internationally acclaimed rose to your collection? When selecting long-lived perennials for your garden, award-winning varieties tested by the experts are a great place to start. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood lists top-performing roses that have been inducted into the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame, with names and pictures of each!

A shot of red flowers of an evergreen shrub called pineleaf penstemon

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Pineleaf Penstemon

Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can handle dry, hot climates! It is a wonderful, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant addition to a garden. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth growing guide with everything you need to grow it.

A close-up shot of a developing deciduous shrub showcasing its leaves and flowers, called hummingbird bush

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hummingbird Bush

Known as hummingbird bush for attracting hummingbirds, Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii is a native deciduous shrub with vibrant red to orange flowers. This low-maintenance bush adds pops of color in a garden, and is easy to grow. Kelli Klein will explain all you need to grow these pretty shrubs.

Gardener with blue gloves transplanting red rose shrubs into a garden location.

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How and When to Transplant Rose Bushes

Is your rose in a less-than-ideal spot? Roses can be successfully transplanted, but when and how you do it will affect the outcome. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains the best time for moving a rose and some steps to ensure a successful start in its new home.

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30 Flowers to Start From Seed in April

Are you thinking of growing some flowers from seed in the month of April? There are many different flowers to choose from as spring begins to arrive for many hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares some of her favorite flowers to plant in the month of April!

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Are Roses Considered Annual, Biennial or Perennial Shrubs?

Interested in planting some roses in your garden, but wondering if they’ll come back every year? Roses are a timeless flower, providing beauty, fragrance, and color to gardens from formal to cottage. In this article, we help you understand the difference between annual, biennial, and perennial plants, and how the life cycle of roses will play out in your garden!

Pink Dahlias in the garden blooming mid summer

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When and How to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms

Knowing when to plant dahlias will help you get an insane amount of gorgeous flowers. How you plant and store them is just as important. In this guide, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains the best time of year to plant dahlias and how to get it right.

Pink blooming peggy martin rose in garden.

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11 Reasons to Grow a ‘Peggy Martin’ Rose This Season

Are you thinking of adding a new rose to your garden this season, but aren't sure which variety to choose? The 'Peggy Martin' Rose has a storied history to match its beautiful blooms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite reasons for planting a 'Peggy Martin' rose in your garden this season.